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Clayton, WI
Village in Polk County, Wisconsin.
Population
370
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
115
ZIP codes
0
Clayton and its ZIP codes
Local data for Clayton, WI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Clayton.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,000
15,663 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,035
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$351M
FY 2026, $7,805 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Clayton, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
440
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
39
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 4°F
34.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clayton, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Clayton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Turtle LakeVillage | 4.7 mi | 2.9 |
| Clear LakeVillage | 7.6 mi | 2.6 |
| AlmenaVillage | 8.6 mi | 1.1 |
| AmeryCity | 9.5 mi | 3.1 |
| Prairie FarmVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| Deer ParkVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| CumberlandCity | 16 mi | 4.2 |
| Balsam LakeVillage | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| RidgelandVillage | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| BarronCity | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| EmeraldCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| DallasVillage | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| DowningVillage | 19 mi | 3 |
| Glenwood CityCity | 20 mi | 3.5 |
| Star PrairieVillage | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| CenturiaVillage | 20 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clayton, WI in?
- Clayton is in Polk County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Clayton, WI?
- About 370 people live in Clayton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clayton?
- Nearby places include Turtle Lake (4.7 mi), Clear Lake (7.6 mi), Almena (8.6 mi), Amery (9.5 mi), Prairie Farm (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023